Belle Epoque Rosé 2012

Belle Epoque Rosé is made only in exceptional years and is one of Perrier-Jouët's rare cuvées. The 2012 combines Chardonnay with 45 per cent Pinot Noir from Mailly, Aÿ, Verzy and Rilly and 5 per cent Pinot Meunier from Dizy. Pinot Noir as a red wine from Vertus and Vincelles (11 per cent) gives the delicate rosé colour. Six years of ageing in the house's cellars have turned it into a silky, rich wine showing red fruit aromas.

Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a wide white wine glass, so the nuances can open up. It works as an aperitif, but also goes with game birds such as goose or pigeon. For dessert, a fruit charlotte or a pavlova with red berries are good options. The bottle comes in a gift box.